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  • May include: A book cover with a woman wearing a yellow floral dress and a straw bag, walking down a brick path. The title of the book is "Wear Vintage Now!" with the subtitle "Choose it, care for it, style it your way." The author is Margaret Wilds.
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  • May include: A pink and white book cover with the title "Wear Vintage Now!" and a quote: "Who can wear vintage? I can't think of one single person who can't!" The book cover features a woman wearing a black and white striped shirt and a black beret.
  • May include: A black and white page with a list of topics and page numbers. The topics are related to vintage clothing and accessories. The topics include "Vintage Myth Busting", "How to Wear Vintage", "The Vintage Mindset", "Great First Vintage Items", "Figuring Out Vintage Fit and Size", and "Advanced Fit: Vintage Underpinnings".
  • May include: A black and white image of a book with a table of contents for vintage clothing care and repair. The table of contents includes topics like taking care of vintage finery, fibers and how to clean them, stain removal tips, and more.
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Wear Vintage Now! - Vintage Fashion Book on Styling, Sizing, and Care - Sustainable Style Guide by denisebrain - VFG Member

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“I purchase this book for all my new employees! Absolutely love it, it's the perfect companion to my employee manual and the book I wish I had written. -- Kaylan, owner of The Getup Vintage in Ann Arbor, Michigan”

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I purchase this book for all my new employees! Absolutely love it, it's the perfect companion to my employee manual and the book I wish I had written. -- Kaylan, owner of The Getup Vintage in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Thank you very much Kaylan—I can't imagine a more rewarding comment on my book!

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courtney Dec 10, 2024

Absolutely wonderful seller and book. It is comprehensive and well written. It came packaged beautifully and she was so, so kind when I reached out to her. There is no doubt I will be buying from her again!

courtney Dec 10, 2024

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Thank you so much Courtney!💕

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Kaylan Apr 20, 2024

As a vintage brick and mortar store owner, I wish I had written this book! But, it’s great that Maggie did it for me. It is the perfect addition to my employee manual and I’ve now purchased multiple copies to give to new hires. LOVE IT!

Kaylan Apr 20, 2024

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Kaylan, your reaction is so gratifying! Thank you very much! I hope you and your store continue to have great success.

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Colleen Apr 10, 2024

Thank you! Can’t wait to read!

Colleen Apr 10, 2024

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Thank you! I hope you enjoy the book. 😊

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May include: A book cover with a woman wearing a yellow floral dress and a straw bag, walking down a brick path. The title of the book is "Wear Vintage Now!" with the subtitle "Choose it, care for it, style it your way." The author is Margaret Wilds.

A friendly, practical guide to wearing, styling, and caring for vintage clothing—written by longtime vintage seller Margaret Wilds of denisebrain.

Ready to wear vintage with confidence—and joy?

This is the book I wish I’d had when I started wearing vintage. Whether you’re just getting into vintage fashion or have loved it for years, Wear Vintage Now! is here to help you choose pieces that make you feel confident, joyful, and 100% yourself.

I’ve been selling vintage clothing for over two decades as denisebrain, and I wrote this book to answer the most common questions I’ve received—about fit, care, eras, styling, and why vintage is so worth it.

WHAT'S INSIDE:
—How to find your vintage style persona
—How sizing works (and why vintage size tags are confusing)
—Tips for mixing eras and styling vintage with modern clothing
—How to care for vintage clothing so it lasts
—Thoughts on sustainability, individuality, and the joy of vintage

WHO IS THIS FOR?
Anyone who wants to:
—Express themselves through style
—Shop more sustainably
—Learn about clothing quality and history
—Find their place in the world of vintage fashion

You don’t need to dress head-to-toe vintage. You don’t need to look a certain way or fit into a certain size. Vintage is for everyone, and I hope this book helps you feel that.

DETAILS:
—Softcover, 148 pages
—Printed in the U.S.
—First edition, 2020
—ISBN-10: 1087815274
—SBN-13: 978-1087815275
—Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
—Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
—Signed copy (optional—just ask!)
—Ships from my studio in Spokane, WA

What readers have said:

“This is the book I’ve always wanted to exist! Full of amazing vintage tips, tricks, insight and inspiration—I will always cherish it. ”
"I'm so in love with this book! Beautiful to look through and for those of us that need some hand holding—it gives you everything you need and more to dive into vintage!"
"Encouraging, engaging, descriptive. A beautifully written and fun resource for those who want to wear vintage now and those who wear vintage already."

You can see more kind words at denisebrain.com/reviews.

📦 SHIPPING & GIFTING:
Your book will be carefully packaged and shipped with love. Want it gift-wrapped or sent with a note? Just let me know!

🩷 Thank you so much for supporting vintage fashion—and small business. If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer them!

Warmly,
Maggie (Margaret Wilds / denisebrain)

An eBook version is available through Apple Books and Kobo.

🌿 10% of all denisebrain sales support endangered manatees through the Save the Manatee Club
🌲 One tree planted for every item sold through One Tree Planted
🎀 More vintage to love: denisebrain.etsy.com

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